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Spring is almost here and what better way to start your spring cleaning than to get your A/C evaporator and condenser coils cleaned! Many folks don’t realize how much dust and dirt accumulate over time and if you have pets, forget it! With almost everyone being energy efficient nowadays, you don’t realize how inefficient it is to not have your coils checked at least once a year. A dirty evaporator/condenser coil decreases airflow and actually increases your A/C usage. With high temperatures and summer just around the corner, you...

Today’s residential air conditioning units are leaps and bounds better than ones produced even just a few years ago. With the advent of ECM motors, larger coils, two stage compressors, etc the cost savings can be huge on your utility bill. But there is more to upgrading your home a/c unit with higher SEER unit. One of the biggest mistakes made when replacing a unit with higher efficiency unit is not taking the duct work size into account. The higher efficiency units have larger coils which typically require a higher airflow. If the duct...

What is Preventative Maintenance? Preventative maintenance for air conditioning and refrigeration units is the most savvy and cost-effective way to keep your units in good operating condition and dollars in your pocket. Investing in an affordable professional preventative maintenance plan covers all the bases . The bottom line is that industry studies have demonstrated that regular professional maintenance reduces common repairs up to 40 percent, increases the unit’s lifespan by 30 percent and increases the system’s energy efficiency up to...

We have recently had a nice decrease in temperature. Thank goodness! But the humidity has remained for the most part. Humidity brings with it a plethora of problems. Mold and decreased “creature comfort” are the biggest. Condensation on vents, coolers, and any cold service is another. Higher than normal utility bills can also become a concern. This brings me to the point of (unfortunately) not sitting around an enjoying the paradise weather that we enjoy this time of year. We can always decrease costs while increasing guest...